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Local Stories
Nigeria records 460 new COVID-19 cases
Nigeria on Monday recorded 460 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 191,805.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) gave the figure via its website on Tuesday morning. Read more…
Stop postal reform bill, courier operators tell FG
Nigerian International Air Courier Association and the Association of Nigeria Courier Operators have asked that the passage of the postal reform bill be halted and reconsidered as the implementation of some clauses may run courier operators out of business, read more…
FG presents budget October, targets €3bn from Eurobonds
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), may present the 2022 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on a yet-to-be determined date in October. Read more…
We’ve increased domestic cooking gas supply by 100,000MT – NLNG
The Nigeria LNG Limited has said it does not contribute to the supply shortfall of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, also known as cooking gas, and the hike in the price of the commodity in the country. Read more…
International Stories
Afghanistan: Last US military flight departs ending America's longest war
The last US military flight has left Kabul airport, marking the end of a 20-year presence in Afghanistan and America's longest war. Read more…
Covid: EU recommends new travel restrictions for US as cases rise
The European Union recommended a pause on all non-essential travel from the US as Covid-19 cases surge. Read more…
France to provide 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine for Africa
President Emmanuel Macron of France has announced that the country will be providing 10 million doses of AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines for Africa over the next three months. Read more…
Highly polluting leaded petrol now eradicated from the world, says UN
There is now no country in the world that uses leaded petrol for cars and lorries, the UN Environment Programme has announced. Read more…
Tech Stories
B2B platform Sabi reaches 150,000 merchants in Nigeria while building under the radar
The informal retail sector in Nigeria is estimated to be worth $244 billion and includes over 41 million micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Read more…
NIGERIA RELEASES GUIDELINES FOR NEW DIGITAL CURRENCY
Nigeria’s apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria, has released new guidelines on how e-Naira, a state-backed digital currency, will be regulated, designed, and issued. Read more…
Business
CBN partners global fintech company for e-Naira
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that Bitt Inc., an international fintech firm, has been appointed as the Technical Partner for its digital currency, dubbed eNaira, which would be presented later this year. Read more…
NNPC incurs N756.99bn petrol subsidy in seven months
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation incurred N756.99bn petrol subsidy cost from January to July this year, the latest data obtained from the corporation show. Read more…
Naira falls to all-time low of 527 against dollar
The naira extended its decline on Monday, sliding to an all-time low of 527 against the dollar at the parallel market. Read more…
Nigerians spend $11 billion on medical services abroad in 10 years
Over the past 10 years, Nigerians have spent the sum of $11.01 billion on health-related services abroad. This is according to a review of the Central Bank’s balance of payment data. Read more…
Nike is giving its head office staff a week's break
Staff at Nike's corporate headquarters in Oregon have been given a week off to support their mental health, ahead of the return to the office in September. Read more…
Q2 GDP growth signals economic recovery is picking up steam – Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, stated that the 5.01% GDP growth recorded in the second quarter of 2021 by Nigeria is a sign the economic recovery is gradually picking up steam. Read more…
Tokyo 2020: Toyota restarts driverless vehicles after accident
Toyota is resuming operations of its autonomous vehicles at the Paralympic Games village in Tokyo following an accident. Read more…
Nasdaq outperforms amid rise in Apple, PayPal stocks
The Dow Jones Industrial Average trailed the Nasdaq by a wide margin and concluded the day down. Meanwhile, Apple (AAPL) was the most valuable blue chip, while Paypal ended bullish amid optimific news. Read more…
Robinhood’s stock falls amid possible ban of payment for order flow
Robinhood’s stock fell on Monday after the brokerage app received news that there might be a possible ban on paying for order flow. Read more…
Metro
Kanye West: Donda released by Universal without my say, artist claims
Kanye West has claimed his label, Universal Music Group, released his much-delayed 10th studio album Donda without his approval. Read more…
R. Kelly trial: First male accuser testifies to sexual abuse
R. Kelly's sex trafficking trial entered its eighth day on Monday, with a male accuser testifying that the star promised him fame in exchange for sex. Read more…
Comedian Basketmouth releases photos of his newborn daughter
Basketmouth and his wife first announced the arrival of their daughter in July. Read more…
Wizkid's 'Essence' becomes the most Shamazed song in the United States of America
In Q4 2020, Master KG's 'Jerusalema' became the most Shazamed song in the world. Read more…
AGS Quote of the Day
We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.
Joseph Campbell